Charges Likely As PBB Feed Disaster Expands
Four misdemeanor counts are filed against Michigan Farm Bureau Services Inc. and Versicol Corp. over contamination of livestock feed with PBB fire retardant. U.S. Attorney James Brady notes this is only the beginning as federal agencies investigate delays and labeling violations in the 1973 mixup. The case follows a civil trial in Cadillac where PBB was mistaken for magnesium oxide in feed.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Michigan
PBB
U.S
Michigan Farm Bureau Services Inc
Versicol Corp
Michigan Chemical Co
Kenneth “Red” McIntyre
Farm Bureau Services
McIntyre
Michigan Chemical
James Brady
Cadillac
December temperatures expected to be seasonal in Iowa
The National Weather Service 30 day outlook predicts Iowa will see seasonal temperatures in December with highs in the mid 30s to low 40s early and dipping to the mid 20s to low 30s later. Precipitation is expected above normal, ranging from three quarters of an inch in the northwest to 1.5 inches in the southeast.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
National Weather Service
Dubuque area 4-H leadership camp and regional farming events
The calendar lists the Dubuque area 4-H junior leadership camp at Camp Ewalu in Strawberry Point from Saturday 10 a.m. to Sunday 2 p.m. This event invites 4-H members from eight counties including Dubuque and neighboring counties. It then catalogs multiple farm and agricultural meetings, conferences, and deadlines across Iowa and nearby states from late November to December, including national conventions, workshops, and operating policy discussions.
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Dubuque Area
Camp Ewalu
Strawberry Point
Dubuque
Allamakee
Clayton
Delaware
Fayette
Winneshiek
Iowa
Louisville
National Agricultural Aviation Association
Las Vegas
Nev
Strategies For
National Conference On Rural America
National Rural Housing Conference
Washington
D.C
Farmland Industries
Convention Center
Kansas City
Parity Exchange at Fellers Country Store
Farmer Walt Hunzeker and his wife Linda browse winter clothing and Christmas gifts at Fellers Country Store in Humboldt Nebraska. The store is accepting bushels of grain at parity, set at 7.61 dollars versus a market price of 4.52 dollars, as part of a parity exchange program.
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Walt Hunzeker
Linda
Fellers
Humboldt
Neb
Correspondent Miller Dies in London On Assignment
Jay Miller, 53, a free lance television correspondent who worked for NBC and ABC over 24 years, died Sunday in London while on assignment. His career spanned 47 countries including coverage of the 1964 Greek Cypriot riot, Watts riots in 1965, and several Olympic events.
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Tucson
Ariz
Jay Miller
NBC
ABC
London
Miller
Watts
Los Angeles
Farmers boost conservation tillage acreage in Iowa
Iowa farmers increased by 2 million acres the land farmed with conservation tillage in 1977. About 9.385 million acres of raw crops were planted with residues left on the soil surface. Mervin Danielson noted at the Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners meeting. Awards were given to notable commissioners and farmers including Bernard Hanson, Miles Clayton, Don Kilburg, and Dean Appleger.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Mervin Danielson
Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Gazette
Bernard Hanson
Elgin
Miles Clayton
Brooklyn
Clayton County Soil Conservation District
Goodyear
Six Month Strike Ends at Farmland Foods Plant
Iowa Falls AP. Union members at the Farmland Foods plant ratified a new labor contract ending a six month strike. Mike Nehring, Local P-1169 spokesman, offered no details and said a joint statement would follow. About 230 workers had been off since May 20 and full operation should resume in about two weeks.
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Iowa Falls
Farmland Foods
Mike Nehring
P-1169
Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butcher Workmen
North America
Farmers to help get crops out in Iowa
At least 44 northern Iowa farmers expressed interest in aiding southern Iowans with harvest. Secretary Robert H. Lounsberry said his office would act as a clearinghouse to match custom field work with needs. He noted he was very encouraged by calls and neighbors volunteering.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
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Associated Milk Producers Inc
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Oelwein
Reinbeck
Neil E. Hart
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Farmers Home
Tion
Country Manor
Garnaville
Iowa Farm Safety Council
Iowa Farm Bureau
West Des Moines
Cedar County
Jax Harmony
United Duroc Swine Registry
Heritage House
Peoria
Ill
Howard Berry
Ames
Ryan
Iowa Flying Farmers Christmas Party
Dutch Buffet
Pella
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Cedar Rapids Feed and Grain Club
Indian Creek Country Club
Marion
Oeiwein
Maury Kramer
Iowa County
Farm Bureau
Williamsburg
Scattergood School
West Branch
Bret
Bankamericard
Interbank
ACE
Stiles
Eveready
Rockwell
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Stiles Ace
Stanley
Big John
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Rubbermaid Deluxe
Stiles Ace Hardware
Angus Dispersal
Walker Sales CO
Walker, Iowa
Emulous
Merrill J. Flitsch Coy
Walton & Dick Lehman
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Farmers Boost
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